What happens next on NAFTA talks?

U.S. Congress is still in the dark

WASHINGTON — What happens next for North American trade talks? It’s not just Canadians and Mexicans who’d like to know. So would members of the United States Congress, who actually have a legal role in trade talks.

The American law allowing fast-track approval for trade deals sets out two necessary steps involving lawmakers: first, the president must give Congress 90 days’ notice before entering into negotiations, then must consult members.

The Canadian Press surveyed key lawmakers in an attempt to gauge the next steps. It did so this week because the U.S. Senate approved Wilbur Ross for commerce secretary —